Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (5 years)
College overview
The Australian National University (ANU) College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College comprises three schools: the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, and School of Engineering, supported by the Professional Services Group. We aim to bring together expertise in social, technical, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach. In the College, we draw on our disciplinary foundations to find and solve problems of global importance. Our people build on our traditional world-class expertise and take it in creative, unconventional directions. Through the Reimagine investment, we have the privilege and the responsibility to build a new legacy for the University, the country, and even the world. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation post COVID-19. Join us in shaping a new intellectual agenda to reimagine engineering, computing, and the use of technology in the world.
The School of Computing has a strong foundation in computing and information sciences at ANU. We are a transformative centre for research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer systems and software, and theoretical foundations of computing. We span traditional and modern thinking, connecting decades of computer science methodologies with modern data and computational science. Our mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via five broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, Data Science and Analytics, and the Software Innovation Institute. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture.
The SmartSat CRC ( https://smartsatcrc.com/ ) is a consortium of universities and other research organisations, partnered with industry that has been funded by the Australian Government to develop know-how and technologies in advanced telecommunications and IoT connectivity, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation next generation data services. The impact of this research will be to develop intellectual property and a specialist industry expertise that will spawn new businesses, create export economic value and generate new high-tech jobs for all Australians.
The ANU Institute for Space ( https://inspace.anu.edu.au ) is the gateway to university-wide space capability via a single innovation institute. The institute resides in the ANU DVCR&I portfolio.
Position overview
This position is a fixed term for a period of 5 years appointment to contribute to world leading high impact research with a strong focus on the SmartSat CRC areas of interest.
- Advanced Communications, Connectivity & IoT Technologies
- Advanced Satellite Systems, Sensors & Intelligence
- Next Generation Earth Observation Data Services
Enabling research for these themes include artificial intelligence, security and resilience, and space governance.
The Professor will be responsible for undertaking and fostering world leading high impact research, actively seeking and securing significant external funding to support major research initiatives. A substantial start-up package will be made available to the Chair to be used in agreement with SmartSat in the development and delivery of SmartSat R&D projects which deliver on the SmartSat research milestones, building capability and developing proposals in attracting additional funding for SmartSat and the ANU.
To enquire about this position, please contact Prof Tony Hosking: P +61 2 6125 2394, E director.comp@anu.edu.au.
ANU values diversity and inclusion, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion
The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. This also includes generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources
Application information
Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- A max 1-2 page statement outlining your approach to coursework education and student project supervision.
- A max 1-2 page statement outlining your research objectives for the next 3 years if appointed
- (Optional) a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
- (Optional) a statement addressing achievement relative to opportunity where appropriate.
Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country, and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Advertised: 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Jul 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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